The folded structure of a protein defines its interactions with other molecules. Selective binding ligands could be, e.g., other proteins or peptides. A natural protein...
01.04.2015
- Fujifilm announced that it will acquire Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) for $307 million via an all-cash tender offer to be followed by a second step merger. Under the terms...
02.03.2015
- Bachem announced today the forthcoming acquisition of American Peptide Company (APC), based in California. The Japanese seller ILS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Otsuka Chemical...
03.12.2014
- Bachem and GlyTech announced that they have entered into a co-promotion agreement for GlyTech's glycosylation technology. As part of the agreement, Bachem will leverage its sales...
05.06.2014
- Bachem is specialized in the process development and the manufacturing of peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), as well as innovative...
28.10.2013
- Strategic Maneuvers - When Richard Ridinger took over as CEO of Basel, Switzerland-based Lonza in May 2012, the 115-year old life science and chemical company with sales of just...
20.07.2011
- Desirable Markets - The area of life sciences covers nutrition, health and wellness of animals and humans. As such, several segments of this industry are attractive to chemical...
30.05.2011
- Analysis - When comparing the fine chemicals market of today to that of 2001, a few clear differences can be seen. Fine chemicals expert Jan Ramakers takes an in-depth look at the...
